fayalite

American

[fey-uh-lahyt, fahy-ah-lahyt] / ˈfeɪ əˌlaɪt, faɪˈɑ laɪt /

noun

Mineralogy.

the iron end member of the olivine group, Fe 2 SiO 4 .

fayalite British

/ ˈfeɪəˌlaɪt, faɪˈɑːlaɪt /

noun

a rare brown or black mineral of the olivine group, consisting of iron silicate. Formula: Fe 2 SiO 4

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fayalite Scientific

/ fā′ə-līt′ /

See under olivine

Etymology

Origin of fayalite

1835–45; named after Fayal; see -ite ¹

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